The saying that men are from Mars and women are from Venus is right when it comes to understanding the person of the opposite sex. No matter how much women try to understand men – and vice-versa there’s always something we seem to forget and these things continue to baffle us. When it comes to women understanding men, here’s where it is tricky: women continue to forget that there are some things that they will never understand, from insecurities, love, appreciation and their need to feel competent, and this annoying thing at #11.
With that in mind, we’ve made a list with 20 things women will never understand about men.

20. Show Some Appreciation

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Women should realize that men also like to be appreciated, even if they don’t want to admit it. According to therapist Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin, MS, LCPC, a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, men want to know a woman appreciates him for who he is:

“When you complain about all of the things he doesn’t do right, it is hard for him to feel that you value him.”

19. They’re Nervous Too

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Let’s keep in mind one thing only: we are all humans and we can all feel or want the same things. Although they might look like they’re confident about them all the time – at a meeting, a date, or a job interview, they probably pretend to be cool. The fact they look so confident is not saying that they instinctively know what to say or how to react in a certain situation.

18. His Compliments Say Something

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While some men cannot say great compliments, they try their best, probably getting inspired from friends or movies. But if you ever notice your man complimenting you too much, it’s a hint, wrote a man nicknamed ‘Betamaletim’ on Reddit: “That as men we crave compliments. Nothing will make us happier then to be told we look good, smell good, etc.”

17. Friends’ Opinions

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Society puts too much pressure on the idea of “being a man” - #8, which affects men in their male groups. The one seen as the weak link will always be the target of teasing. And if you’ve ever seen him different when he’s with the guys, it’s because of his self-preservation instincts kicking in. And talking about friends...

16. Don’t Criticize Him

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It’s always weird when your significant other talks about you with their friends. No matter if you’re talking about your man or your woman to your friends, the other feels criticized in public and shamed. Women tend to share more things with their best friends, but it might end up hurting the love one.

15. Dating is Tough

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It seems so easy for guys to get a date, but it’s not. They surely had a lot of awkward dates or unanswered calls. Men on Reddit answered some questions about dating, saying that what’s so difficult about dating as a man is that:

“You can’t just look pretty and hope someone will come when the time is right. You have to make the time right.”

14. Showing His Love

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Men don’t show love as women do it, but that doesn’t mean they love you less. They might not be into romantic gestures or good at compliments, but they will show love in other ways, says therapist Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin: “While you may prefer a hug or words of endearment, he may demonstrate his love when he buys you your favorite snack or mows the lawn.”

13. Shaving is Annoying

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Neither men or women like to shave, and we all get it. It’s the irritation, razor bumps and cuts that all hurt. So when you think of complaining about the stubble, remember face shaving is more annoying than leg shaving! The area is not smooth, and there are also the lips. Plus, if a guy doesn’t have a nice beard and lets it go more than a day or two, he would look like he just hit puberty.

12. Going Out Solo

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Unlike women, some men like to go alone on concerts, movies or parties. Many women would have some concerns about doing all of that on their own, while men might not even thing of that. That’s not to say men won’t encounter annoying situation, but he doesn’t fear of (or think about) harassment or violence as much as the majority of women.

11. That’s Not Really Clean

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Let’s admit it, there are some freakishly neat men out there. But sometimes, men and women have very different opinions on what clean actually means. Therefore, that you don’t see as being clean, they would think if it’s not visibly dirty, then it’s clean enough. Plus, the dirty socks on the floor, the mold in the bathroom and weird things kept in the fridge are very weird.

10. The Fixer

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It’s all about self-esteem. Men might not really want to fix things in the house, but they say they want to do it just because they want to feel competent. So, women will have to wait for her man to get the job done, even if it takes forever. Just let him have his win!

9. “Hanging Out”

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When a man says he came home after he hang out with his friends and you ask him what they talked about, don’t expect to hear a long story. Their kind of bonding can just mean a few words in between a football game or a video game. It’s still bonding, but less talking.

8. About “Being a Man”

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The world is a scary place for women and men. Don’t think for a second that a man has to be more courageous when he sees a spider or a thief. He might not always be eager to be the night in shining armor. It’s okay to be scared. Don’t let society and the idea of “being a man” put a pressure on the guys.

7. In the Bedroom

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Tell him what you like in bed, and they’ll know how to make you happy. Just because he is a man, it doesn’t mean he knows more than you:

6. His Accessories Are Important Too

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Women might have a lot of purses, jewelry, shoes and accessories, but that doesn’t mean the man won’t get their Jordans and matching snapbacks, different kinds of belts or ties. Just don’t call them his accessories.

5. Down Under and The Issues

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Among the things women can never understand, owning a set will always be a mystery. They need to be adjusted, crossing the legs is uncomfortable. Spreading the legs helps, and if it itches they need to be scratched. As for why there’s too much blood in IT at a certain time, you should know it has a mind of its own!

4. Insecurities

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Guys are as equally insecure about their body as women are. They too are influenced about the media and the way they ‘should’ look, and they feel that pressure too. You won’t hear them moan about tanning or Spanx, but he’s probably thinking of hitting the gym more often than women.

3. Looks Not That Important

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Men are not just attracted by beautiful women as you see in TV shows and movies. Sure, physical appearance may be a part of dating someone, just as it is for women. But there are other factors that makes a man feel attracted to a woman.

2. Giving Him a Present

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Don’t buy him electronics every time you want to give him a present. Best Buy doesn’t have to be your best bet. Men are different from each other, so think about their hobbies and favorite things – I mean, how many controllers or watches can they use?

1.The Natural You

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Men like women without make-up, and it makes sense. If you love that person and want to know everything about her, it is only obvious you wish to see how they really look.

There might be many other things women don’t get about men and the other way around, but hopefully, we’ll try to understand each other.